Military and naval science

CEO puts surveillance and detection in spotlight with electro-optic products

Article Abstract:

The Chartered Electro-Optics (CEO), a subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Electronics has displayed a range of electro-optics products at the Asian Aerospace exhibition in Singapore from 21 to 25 February 2006. Among the products displayed, was the Mini-T surveillance turret whose detection range against a human target is said to be up to 18,000 m with the day camera and up to 3,000 m with the night camera.

UAE waits on imminent Puma deliveries

Article Abstract:

Abu Dhabi Special Forces are to receive their first upgraded IAR-330L Puma helicopters imminently. Exact details of the upgrade are scarce although it is understood to involve an automated flying system that infers a full avionics/navigational upgrade.